Lille has parted ways with Jocelyn Gourvennec. The club announced this on their website: “LOSC and its coach, Jocelyn Gourvennec. Today announced the termination of the contract that bound them.
“LOSC and all the components of the club would like to sincerely thank Jocelyn Gourvennec for his collaboration, his commitment and his professionalism throughout this 2021-2022 season, marked in particular by the conquest of the Champions Trophy and a 1/8th final. historic UEFA Champions League games.
“LOSC wishes Jocelyn Gourvennec its best wishes for success in her future professional projects.”
Meanwhile media outlet, L’Équipe have reported the possible replacement.: “Negotiations regarding the possible arrival of Paulo Fonseca on the Lille bench are progressing. Revealed on Tuesday by our Portuguese colleagues from A Bola, the northern club’s interest in the Portuguese technician is taking concrete form.
“According to our information, the former Chakhtior Donetsk coach has a two-year contract offer. Aged 49, Fonseca has been without a club since last summer and his departure from AS Roma. It is nevertheless unlikely that the negotiations will be finalized in the next few hours.
“First because the club will first have to reach an agreement. With the current coach, Jocelyn Gourvennec, who still has one year of contract. Then, because nothing could be formalized without the official decision of the DNCG concerning the budget for the coming season. Which should not happen before the second half of June.”
